Description
What is Onward 2 High School’s Summer Institute?
The Onward 2 High School (O2HS) program, an initiative of the John H. and Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation, is a bridge program that prepares middle school students for high school, college, and beyond. In the summer, O2HS will host a three-week, STEAM-based Summer Institute at four partner high schools where rising 7th grade and 8th grade students will expand their learning with new friends through hands-on collaborative projects, field trips, learning from guest speakers, and project-based learning. This summer’s theme is “Land, Sky, and Sea: A Journey Through Innovation”. To learn more, please visit www.onward2highschool.org
Position: Summer Institute Teacher
The Summer Institute Teacher is responsible for facilitating learning experiences for students entering the 7th or 8th grade. SI will provide teachers with a developed curriculum of STEAM activities centered around themed days filled with fun and competition such as building rocket ships, race cars, and boats. Teachers will be required to chaperone for the program’s field trips. Teachers will be expected to foster relationships with students in the classroom and during community activities.
Responsibilities
- Available for the entire duration of the Summer Institute from July 6, 2026 to July 24, 2026
- Attend mandatory paid orientation and training on June 30 and July 1 up to 8 hours daily
- Work up to 30 hours per week for 3 weeks during the program dates from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.
- Deliver engaging high-quality classes and activities utilizing hands-on curriculum provided by O2HS
- Complete daily tasks such as daily attendance and preparation of lessons
- Meet with other teachers, administrators, and the O2HS Program Director for daily morning meetings/updates
- Assist with morning drop off, after school pick up, rotating break supervision schedule, and overall supervision and safety of students
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Ability to build rapport and leverage relationships with students to keep them engaged
- Willingness to collaborate and work with a team of educators
- Respect of Catholic education
- Technology literate
- Cleared fingerprinting, Virtus Training, TB Test
- Able to stand for long periods of time both indoors and outdoors
Preferred Qualifications
- Current teacher working with middle or high school students with a background in math/science
- Possess a Multiple Subject, Single Subject Teaching Credential, or currently working toward credential
How to Apply: Complete an application including upload of cover letter and resume at tinyurl.com/o2hs2026
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt with a closing date of April 17, 2026
Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.